Mike Yarborough

MATH300 · MATH100 · MATH341 · MATH1OO · STAT300 · MATH30 · MATH102 · MATH120 · MATH20 · MATH70 · MATH125 · STAT100 · 101 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 100/100
RMP rating: 4.8/5
Take again: 96.55%
Difficulty: 2.3

The decision

Take Yarborough if you struggle with math and want a steady work.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyExceptional math explainerBeginner friendlyPractice tests helpFunny and encouragingHomework for success

Students repeatedly say Yarborough makes math understandable, even for people who normally struggle.
Grades are very attainable , and use practice tests.
Tests matter, but he reduces risk with practice exams, clear expectations, , dropped scores, or notes.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

The A is very reachable because tests are predictable and and practice tests, but students still need steady effort.

Both formats support an easy grade path, with in-person reviews giving much , and dropped scores.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

Math itself can still be challenging, but his clear examples and .

Online evidence says the course is manageable, while hard math feel easier.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

98/100

Students recommend him almost universally because , and especially good for math-anxious students.

Both online and extraordinary long-term enthusiasm.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

84/100

He often offers practice tests, , dropped scores, notes, completion-based homework, or .

Format shift

, while online reviews also describe fair grading and clear expectations.

Workload

Moderate

68/100

Homework and , but students usually describe the workload as reasonable and directly useful.

Format shift

Online workload is described as not a lot, while , and test preparation.

Teaching experience

Excellent

99/100

Students consistently , and one of the best math teachers they have had.

Format shift

Both formats praise clarity, but , and step-by-step teaching.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Grades , and practice-test preparation, with few or no quizzes in many classes.

Format shift

In-person evidence strongly mentions exams and finals, while online evidence mentions tests and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are overwhelmingly enthusiastic, , and passable with , and practice tests.

Main concern

, and exam preparation for weaker students.

What students said

“I hated math until I took his class.”
MATH300

“ and you'll pass.”
MATH300

“He doesn't require you to go to class, but it makes it a lot easier to understand if you go.”
MATH120

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are strongly positive and describe , and success through homework and practice tests.

Main concern

Students and .

What students said

“Overall, a manageable math course if you put in the work.”
MATH120

“ and while online you only need to attend on the first day and test days.”
MATH30

“Super organized, clear instructions and expectations, lectures were easy to follow, .”
STAT100

Exam style

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Exams are central but student-friendly because he , and sometimes allows notes, , or dropped scores.

Practice TestsCheat Sheet AllowedExtra Credit On TestsDropped Lowest TestNo Quizzes

Assessment risk

Standard

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews frequently mention practice tests, , and a cheat sheet, with no clear evidence of strict proctoring.

Practice TestsCheat Sheet AllowedExtra Credit On TestsDropped Lowest TestCumulative Final

“He also offers a front and back page of a cheat sheet on the tests.”
STAT300

“5 Tests (Drops lowest test). . .”
MATH125

“he gives a .”
MATH300

Online

Online reviews mention test days and practice tests, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or .

Practice TestsTest Days

“Doing the homework and .”
MATH120

“while online you only need to attend on the first day and test days.”
MATH30

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“I hated math until I took his class.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

99/100

“Yarborough makes math as fun and easy as it could possibly be.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“ .”

📈 Grade Path

86/100

“ and study and you will get an easy A”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He makes math fun!
He teaches very clearly and if you pay attention and go to every lecture, and exams.
and easy to understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

It's not an easy A but he walks you through everything so everyone can pass the class.
Easy A, as long as you do your study sheet for the tests.
If you attend class and do the .

Theme 3

🧪 About Tests And Prep

! Literally the exam.
He gives out 5 exams and 1 final. No quizzes.
He also offers a front and back page of a cheat sheet on the tests.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

97/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews over many years are detailed, highly consistent, and include both grades and course mechanics.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 591

4 out of 57

3 out of 53

2 out of 50

1 out of 50

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

22 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 3 · A 7 · A- 1

B range

B+ 4 · B 4

C range

C 2

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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Mike Yarborough

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Rate

📈 Grade Path

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

🧪 About Tests And Prep

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

Take Yarborough if you struggle with math and want a steady work.